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Chapter 6 and 7 abb
Chapter 6 and 7 abbreviation
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| BE | barium enema |
| CT | computed tomography |
| EGD | isophagogastroduodenoscopy |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| NG tube | nasogastric tube |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| PEG tube | percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube |
| UGI | upper gastrointestinal |
| ADH | antidiuretic hormone |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| Cath | cather , catheterization |
| CKD | chronic kidney disease |
| CI | chloride |
| Cysto | cystoscopic examination |
| ESRD | end-stage renal disease |
| ESWL | extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy |
| IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
| K+ | potassium |
| KUB | kidney, ureter, and bladder |
| Na+ | sodium |
| pH | symbol for degree of acidity or alkalinity |
| PKU | phenyldetonuria |
| U/A | urinalysis |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |